Top Rankings
North Little Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,216 students in North Little Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in North Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
8,216 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
579 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
46 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
967 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
4,760 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
58%
20%
# White Students
2,031 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
25%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
334 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
531
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
588
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
618
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
604
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
611
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
587
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
591
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
535
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
588
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
605
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
766
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
513
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
543
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
536
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,790 is higher than the state median of $11,480. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,204 is higher than the state median of $11,644. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,790
$11,480
Spending / Student
$12,204
$11,644
Best North Little Rock School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Crestwood Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Indian Hills Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
North Little Rock Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 7-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #55.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
Math: 25% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
Grades: 6
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
North Little Rock High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 2nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,032 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Amboy Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 58th St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Eureka Gardens Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1010.
Boone Park Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Crutcher St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridge Road Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Ridge Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenview Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Edmond St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1313.
Seventh Street Elem. School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 7th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 Redwood St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640
Grades: PK
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,216 students.
What is the rank of North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District is ranked #201 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Little Rock School District?
58% of North Little Rock School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is North Little Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,204 is higher than the state median of $11,644. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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